Finding the best travel destinations for your money can be daunting, especially on a student or family budget.

But you don’t need to spend a fortune to create unforgettable memories this spring break no matter if you’re in college, high school, traveling with kids or even retired — there are plenty of affordable spring break destinations you can book now.

To help you save money on your spring break trip, GOBankingRates ranked the worst and best spring break destinations in the U.S. based on the average cost of hotels and flights, as well as crime rates. Click through the slideshow below to see the top 10 destinations in each category, including where Fort Myers Beach ranks.

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GOBankingRates ranked these 10 destinations as the worst for spring break 2019 travel due to expensive hotels, pricey flights and, in some cases, high rates of property and violent crimes. Click through to see the cities you should avoid if you’re trying to save — and stay safe. Shutterstock.com

10. Palm Beach, Florida. Average hotel costs: $334. Average airfare: $375. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 13. With an average rate of $334 per night, Palm Beach has the second-most expensive hotel costs of all the spring break destinations included in GOBankingRates’ study. On the plus side, it also has the lowest crime rate of all the included destinations. Shutterstock.com

9. Panama City Beach, Florida. Average hotel costs: $133. Average airfare: $388. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 73. Panama City Beach has the third-highest crime rate of any spring break destination included in this study. The majority of crimes that occur in Panama City Beach are violent, with a rate of 64 violent crimes per 1,000 residents. Shutterstock.com

8. Memphis, Tennessee. Average hotel costs: $171. Average airfare: $289. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 84. Relatively high crime rates make Memphis one of the worst spring break destinations to travel to this year. Property crimes occur at a rate of 20 per 1,000 residents, and violent crimes occur at a rate of 64 per 1,000 residents. Getty Images/iStockphoto

7. Breckenridge, Colorado. Average hotel costs: $318. Average airfare: $296. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: N/A. Hotels in Breckenridge are among the most expensive compared to the other destinations analyzed in this study, with the average cost of three- and four-star hotels at $318 during popular dates for spring break. Arina P Habich, Shutterstock.com

6. Honolulu. Average hotel costs: $123. Average airfare: $730. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 37. Honolulu is by far the most expensive spring break destination on this list to fly to, with the average cost of flights from Los Angeles and Atlanta at $730. Overall, the average cost of an eight-night stay plus airfare is $1,712. Shutterstock.com

5. Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Average hotel costs: $299. Average airfare: $369. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 38. The average cost of a hotel for a March getaway to Fort Myers Beach is relatively high at $299 per night. And, if you’re planning on flying there, be prepared to spend about $369 on flights. For an eight-night vacation, the average costs of a hotel and flights add up to $2,759. Shutterstock.com

4. Daytona Beach, Florida. Average hotel costs: $216. Average airfare: $343. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 67. Daytona Beach has beautiful beaches, a world-famous racetrack, festivals and tons of entertainment options. But it’s not the ideal spring break destination for travelers on tight budgets. Hotels cost an average of $216 per night, and flights from L.A. cost as much as $448. Shutterstock.com

3. Palm Springs, California. Average hotel costs: $354. Average airfare: $528. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 47. Among the popular spring break destinations included in this study, Palm Springs had the most expensive hotel rates, with an average cost of $354 per night. It’s also one of the most expensive destinations to get to as well, with flight costs estimated at $528. Shutterstock.com

2. Key West, Florida. Average hotel costs: $321. Average airfare: $676. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 36. As far as costs are concerned, Key West is one of the worst spring break destinations of 2019. This popular island destination has the third-most expensive hotels of the destinations included in this study, with the average rate at $321 per night. It’s also the second-most expensive destination to get to, with flights from L.A. and Atlanta costing an average of $676. Shutterstock.com

1. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Average hotel costs: $75. Average airfare: $408. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 148. Myrtle Beach has the third-cheapest hotels of all the spring break destinations included in this study, with average rates of $75 per night. Unfortunately, Myrtle Beach also has the highest crime rates, which makes it the worst spring break destination of 2019. The majority of crimes in this city are violent crimes, which occur at a rate of 132 per 1,000 residents. Shutterstock.com

From beach towns to gambling meccas, GOBankingRates ranked these 10 cities the best places to go for spring break based on their hotel and airfare rates, as well as overall safety levels. Click through to find amazing tourist destinations that won’t bust your budget. Shutterstock.com

10. Nashville, Tennessee. Average hotel costs: $134. Average airfare: $212. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 52. Whether you’re coming from the West Coast or the East Coast, Nashville is an affordable city to fly into, with the average cost of flights at $212 — the second-lowest cost to get to any destination on this list. The average cost of flights and hotels for an eight-night vacation in Nashville is $1,282. Getty Images

9. Orlando, Florida. Average hotel costs: $65. Average airfare: $256. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 64. Orlando has the second-most affordable hotels of any destination in this ranking, with the average rate at $65 per night. Shutterstock.com

8. Destin, Florida. Average hotel costs: $160. Average airfare: $351. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 20. If you’re looking for a safe spring break destination, head to Destin, which has one of the lowest crime rates of all the places analyzed for GOBankingRates’ study. An eight-night stay plus airfare will cost travelers an average of $1,634. Shutterstock.com

7. Galveston, Texas. Average hotel costs: $185. Average airfare: $139. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 43. Galveston is the least expensive destination to get to from both L.A. and Atlanta, with flights costing an average of $139. Flights from L.A. can be as low as $189, and flights from Atlanta can be as low as $89. Denise Lett, Shutterstock.com

6. Los Angeles. Average hotel costs: $128. Average airfare: $305. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 34. Escape the cold with a trip to sunny Los Angeles, where the average temperature in March is a pleasant 70 degrees. An eight-night stay plus a round-trip flight will cost an average of $1,329. Getty Images/iStockphoto

5. Virginia Beach, Virginia. Average hotel costs: $111. Average airfare: $401. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 21. Inexpensive hotels help cement Virginia Beach as one of the best places for spring break. Flights and hotels for an eight-night trip to this beach city will cost an average of $ 1,291 during mid-March. Yongqi Gou, Getty Images/iStockphoto

4. Reno, Nevada. Average hotel costs: $64. Average airfare: $367. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 39. With the cheapest average hotel costs of any destination included in this study, Reno is a top spring break destination for travelers on a budget. The Biggest Little City in the World is a hot spot for gambling and nightlife, and it’s also close to Lake Tahoe for those seeking an outdoor adventure. Don Mammoser, Shutterstock.com

3. Las Vegas. Average hotel costs: $133. Average airfare: $216. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 37. Viva Las Vegas! This desert city — full of entertainment, shopping, dining, nightlife, spa and golf options — is one of the best spring break destinations due to its affordable airfare. Flights from L.A. and Atlanta cost an average of $216, which is the third-cheapest out of the destinations included in this list. A separate GOBankingRates study found that Las Vegas is one of the top U.S. vacation cities for your wallet, so keep that in mind even if you can’t make it there over spring break. Songquan Deng, Shutterstock.com

2. New York. Average hotel costs: $146. Average airfare: $255. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 19. Despite the fact that New York is the largest city in the U.S. by population, it’s one of the safest spring break destinations, with the second-lowest crime rate of any place included in this study. New York is generally one of the most expensive tourist destinations in the U.S., but prices are more affordable in March. Sean Pavone, Getty Images/iStockphoto

1. San Diego. Average hotel costs: $87. Average airfare: $319. Total crimes per 1,000 residents: 23. San Diego is the best spring break destination of 2019. It has some of the least expensive hotels of the places included in this study, with an average rate of $87 per night. It’s also inexpensive to get to from L.A., with flights costing an average of $192. In addition, San Diego is one of the safest places to visit compared to the other destinations in this study. Shutterstock.com

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